Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Got Sued By Walt Disney 

A year-long spat between DeSantis and one of the biggest businesses in his state has now dramatically escalated into a lawsuit.

On Wednesday, April 26, Disney sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, charging the Republican with plotting an effort to “weaponize government power” against the entertainment company.

The Lawsuit

According to various media reports, the federal complaint claims that a campaign to penalize Disney for its political stances was “orchestrated at every step” by DeSantis and that it now poses a threat to the company’s operations.

The complaint was filed shortly after a board DeSantis formed to supervise Walt Disney World’s operations decided to revoke a deal that had been made between the entertainment behemoth and the previous board in February.

As per The Guardian, Disney highlighted its “immeasurable impact on Florida and its economy, establishing central Florida as a top global tourist destination and attracting tens of millions of visitors to the state each year” in its complaint.

At least 75,000 people are employed by the corporation at the park, which welcomes about 50 million visitors a year.

Disney VS Ron DeSantis

After Disney objected to his so-called “don’t say gay” rules on teaching gender and LGBTQ+ issues in Florida schools, DeSantis took action last year to revoke self-governing rights long granted to the entertainment giant.

In response, Disney, which had previously appointed members of its oversight board, set covenants preventing the DeSantis-appointed board from having these powers.

The Disney board granted the firm control over future development in the region, which covers 27,000 acres, in perpetuity just before the governor’s associates assumed control, stifling whatever authority the governor’s allies may grab.

DeSantis vowed to take action, telling reporters that he might even construct a new state jail near Disney World.

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